We live in a funny world where we treat different aspects of us separately. There are parts of us we run from and parts of us we love. There are emotions we deny and emotions we supply. There are masks we wear to play different parts in our lives and there are secrets which we… Continue reading LEARN TO ACCEPT ALL OF YOU
“Keeping your skincare routine simple is key”, says Virginie Claire of V.Claire Natural Cosmetics. Alison Canavan is constantly on the go, as are most women juggling it all while trying to find time to take care of themselves. I have been looking after Alison’s skin care for the past two years and simplicity is all… Continue reading THE KEY TO HAVING GOOD SKIN?
Your hair is one of the most precious parts of your body as it defines your look and personality To keep your hair attractive and last longer, it needs your proper attention. Negligence and concentrating too much on styling instead of concerning its health will be detrimental in the long run. Although your bald look can… Continue reading HOW TO REPAIR DAMAGED HAIR
As I have been facialist and skincare specialist for over 20 years I get asked quite a lot by my clients ‘Virginie, Why should I choose a natural skincare or makeup?’ My answer is simply ‘Why not choose a natural quality product if you have the choice?’ It is up to us to take control… Continue reading Virginie Claire explains how parabens effect your skin
Sponsored by Carton House If you are looking to escape the outside world in the run up to Christmas then Carton House is the perfect place to spend an afternoon. Last week I took my Mum to The Spa at Carton House and we indulged in an afternoon of pampering and relaxation. My… Continue reading RESTORE HARMONY WITHIN WITH A VISIT TO THE SPA AT CARTON HOUSE
You can’t open a newspaper or turn on a TV these days without hearing about the latest greatest wellness trend However if I’m honest, when it comes to health it frustrates me that we focus so much of our time and attention on what we put into our body with minimal awareness or understanding about… Continue reading WHATS REALLY HARMING YOUR HEALTH?
Where do we start! The benefits of changing your makeup cosmetics to natural and non-synthetic are endless from Mascara, lipsticks and liners. You name it. It’s important to consider changing, especially when you think that we put these items on our most delicate skin tissues every day! The eye and lip area, we essentially… Continue reading COSMETICS: MAKING THE TRANSITION TO NATURAL & NON-SYNTHETIC
Working with and learning about firstly natural skincare products; secondly discovering professional and natural makeup, it was only natural to complete the triangle with natural fragrances. Over the past few years, I have lost interest in dousing myself in the usual front runners of perfumes and opted for more natural and subtle fragrances. I suppose… Continue reading THE JOYS OF NATURAL PERFUMES
Oily skin isn’t always a bad thing. It can give you occasional breakouts, but it doesn’t mean that it can’t do anything good for your skin. Having oily skin can slow down the rate of skin aging. One good reason is the protection the oils provide for your skin. They form a barrier to combat… Continue reading 6 THINGS YOU CAN DO TO GET RID OF OILY SKIN
Sponsored by Last week I headed out to see Susan Fox in Eden Beauty group for an ocean miracle treatment using Casmara skincare. When Susan and I decided to collaborate she sent me out some of the Casmara products to try. I started using them at the same time as I gave up coffee and… Continue reading THE CASMARA OCEAN MIRACLE TREATMENT AT EDEN BEAUTY GROUP
